Capitalism takes on democracy
Body: The strategy being used to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership has parallels elsewhere. Global and local efforts by corporations to increase profits are showing a strong preference for bypassing...
View ArticleStatement to county commissioners at pipeline meeting
Body: A new pipeline is under construction in northeast Ohio, and this week residents had the chance to voice their concerns at a public meeting with company representatives.Cross posted from Pruning...
View ArticleCommissioners' meeting background: Pipelines, fracking and peering underneath...
Body: Pipelines are increasingly being used for fracking, and companies are not hesitant to use strong arm tactics to get the land they need for them.Cross posted from Pruning Shears.
View ArticleCommissioners pipeline meeting: Eminent domain and big companies' need for...
Body: A new pipeline is being built using some questionable tactics, and may be put to some vague yet troubling future use.Cross posted from Pruning Shears.
View ArticleMore like Leona Briggs, please
Body: Doesn't matter if you aren't sitting on top of a shale gas deposit. Fracking has long fingers:
View ArticleCommissioners pipeline meeting: strategy and why it's worth the bother
Body: Thoughts on how to approach public events, and why to do so even if the prospects for success don't look good.Cross posted from Pruning Shears.
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